Saturday, 10am. Meet at Bagel Rising at Harvard and Comm at 9:45. Shah's planning a route that is: "something fun with some rolling hills and a place to eat along the way." ~50 miles roundtrip, medium/whatever-the-slowest-member-can-do paceSo far it's me, Shah, NuBen, clockwork ted, and surprisefries if he's still a man.All are welcome.We'll get you a cat, don't worry -t-honks

I requested the day off for the marathon ride, Joe, but I am having srs bsns back pain this week, so I am not going to come out for this. Because I will be chock full of muscle relaxants. BUT surprisefries has a t-shirt waiting for him at my house, so he HAS to show up.i mean that looks like a 10 cat bag, easy

Marianna: It's cool. We will do more. We're going to try for one per week if the weather isn't terrible. Can we come by for kegerator beers when we get back? (Hear that, Mr. Fries? Kegerator beers.)We'll get you a cat, don't worry -t-honks

The bike pile. We decided that we needed to stop and refuel at some point, because the calorie burn was too serious.

Thanks to Shah for organizing a great route, and to everyone else who came along.ascott430 - "Was going to build it up into a fixed gear until I realized I'd rather spend money and time on mountain bikes."

Gdamnit, I wish I could've come. Damn work not telling me I'm on the schedule.Naaaah, too uncool for the #messlyfe. I just like to hang out in loading docks and pretend to talk on my radio so that people will like me. - Mfratt

Wilson's was so good. There were 10 of us and they actually fit us all at the counter. Thanks for stingobango Phil for aiming us there. According to Tristan, we averaged 14mph. I was sort of impressed.It was great to see you all.

For next week, we're talking about Sunday. Time currently not set and somewhat negotiable.We'll get you a cat, don't worry -t-honks

Thank you for the thank you, Joe, but I don't think I can take credit for the diner stop. Perhaps being from NJ lends me a subtle diner-radar, though.I thought that might be you! But there was no shimmy-shake so I couldn't be sure.

it was a combination effort phil, you had the idea and dave (tristan's buddy) handled the place.joeyfresh, MPH: Clearly you've never met Shah. Motherfucker could eat 2700lbs on the spot and then carry the other half.

This week's ride: Sunday at noon. Shah is taking us somewhere south.~50 miles roundtrip, medium/whatever-the-slowest-member-can-do pace.All are welcome.Spandex is actively encouraged if it's gauche.Let's ride.We'll get you a cat, don't worry -t-honks

I will be there, barring sloppy roads, and in that kit that makes bystanders yell at us. I, too hope this ride has another storytime checkpoint.ascott430 - "Was going to build it up into a fixed gear until I realized I'd rather spend money and time on mountain bikes."

also, as self appointed team slow bike mom, i expect ALL of you to be wearing A SHIT TON sunscreen (YOU TOO SHAH) and a cap and have PLENTY of water and gatorade type stuffs and snacks. OKAY?!!YO NOT EVERYBODY GOES TO EAR SCHOOL OK

I forgot to mention: Shah said he has a buddy who owns a restaurant down there, so we've got a good place to stop for lunch and refilling water. And thanks, Ella :) I wish you were coming!We'll get you a cat, don't worry -t-honks

I don't have the route, but Shah mentioned a bridge crossing so my guess is no? I've never been down there by bike before. Is that bridge particularly terrifying?We'll get you a cat, don't worry -t-honks

Hmm... What time you all gonna be done? I got stuff to do later in the day.Amos is something like a phenomenon. If you'd really seen him you'd know it. You almost have to have to be granted permission. Ask anybody.

^^ I can't say I've ever crossed it on a bike... but in a car I remember it being a bit much. Admittedly that might've been the old bridge, apparently there's a temporary bridge while they do a multiyear replacement project. There's a fair amount of the simplest route that's sucky... most of Quincy straight up to Hingham, but Nantasket's worth it.

The ride out to Nantasket and back was great. Shah took us on a scenic tour through Quincy and down through Hingham and Hull and over two terrifying bridges (Neponset and Fore River I think). Lobar, the Fore River Bridge was exactly as awful as you remember. We took the barrier-separated, caged in sidewalk on the way back and even it was a bitch. Still, like you said, totally worth it. None of us had anywhere to be so we took our time. It was misty and foggy on the way in and the fog burned off while we had lunch and a beer, so it was sunny and hot on the way back. It was the best of both worlds. With lights and traffic, I think we were averaging about 13mph- 51 miles total.

We're thinking a ~70 mile RT ride out to Manchester-by-the-Sea to go to Singing Beach this weekend or next.We'll get you a cat, don't worry -t-honks

Sounds like a great ride guys, sorry I couldn't join you - the dirt was beckoning.ascott430 - "Was going to build it up into a fixed gear until I realized I'd rather spend money and time on mountain bikes."